1. Christopher O’Shaughnessy is a passionate and versatile author and speaker who
uses a unique blend of story-telling, humor, and provocative insight to engage a
wide array of people on topics ranging from Third Culture Kids and the effects of
globalization to building community and increasing empathy.
Chris’ book, Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between,
has received high praise from students, teachers, and other
experts in the TCK and international community as a resource
that is both enjoyable to read at a student level, and able to
instill truths, insights and skills essential to navigating life
successfully as a TCK. It has also been used in teaching cross-
cultural skills and instilling global awareness in a variety of disciplines at
the college level and for businesses.
“Once, down a dark alleyway, a struggling TCK bumped into a mysterious Zen
master, a grinning comedian, and an author of thrillers. That alleyway and
those personas reside at O’Shaughnessy’s center... His tales make the theory live. Get ready to grab
your seat to steady your heart, and to avoid falling over with laughter.” – Douglas W Ota Author
of Safe Passage: What Mobility Does to People & What International Schools Should Do About It
“I wish this book had been written when I was younger. “ – Ruth E. Van Reken Co-author, Third
Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds
A variety of audiences respond to Chris’ engaging presentations ranging from pre-teens to
adults across the globe – crowds large and small are drawn to Chris’ disarming humor and
challenging insight. His ability to customize presentations to each group’s unique needs and
culture has meant that international schools, colleges & universities, government agencies,
charities, businesses, and organizations large and small have booked Chris to motivate,
inspire, and broaden their understanding.
“Chris O’Shaughnessy spoke to our students and parents this fall and I would highly recommend
him for all audiences... He was very well informed on all aspects of the subject of ‘third culture kids,’
was a superb speaker, humorous at the right times and in appropriate ways, and always able to
get the key points across. Chris also did a very nice job of tailoring his presentations for younger
students (middle school), older students (high school) and parents. The information he presented
was very relevant to each audience. I received rave reviews from all groups he presented to –
students, faculty, and parents.” – Gary Melton, Mont Kiara International School (Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia)
Born in England as a military brat to American parents, Chris has lived and worked across the
globe and to date has ventured to more than 100 countries. Tales from these experiences form part
of the fabric of Chris’ engaging presentation and have helped shape Chris’ passion for helping the
world benefit from the experience of expats, global nomads, and cross-cultural communities. The
effects of globalization, technological advances, and rapidly changing sociological trends have
presented the world with new challenges, but also new tools and possibilities at every level: from
individuals to communities, from companies to countries.
Chris studied at Ridley Hall, Cambridge in the UK for a degree in partnership through Oxford
Brookes University in Youth & Community Work & Applied Theology. He served as a Community
Director in the UK and Middle East working with the US Military Chaplaincy for 8 years before
becoming a full-time speaker.
For more information, please email: booking@chris-o.com
www.chris-o.com
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